Two full-time veterinarians are in charge of the health and well-being of the animals. The Palmyre Zoo participates in 40 European breeding programs and provides funding for the conservation of endangered species.

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Gorilla

A gorilla is fed by a zoo employee at the family-owned Palmyre Zoo, Nov. 19, 2013.

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Tamarin monkey

A tamarin monkey is fed by a zoo keeper at the family-owned Palmyre Zoo, Nov. 19, 2013.

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Python molurus

Two python molurus are seen with rabbits in a cage at the family-owned Palmyre Zoo, Nov. 19, 2013.